fibre
US /ˈfaɪ.bɚ/
UK /ˈfaɪ.bɚ/
1.
fibre
a thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed
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Cotton fibres are used to make fabric.
Les fibres de coton sont utilisées pour fabriquer du tissu.
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The rope was made of strong synthetic fibres.
La corde était faite de fibres synthétiques solides.
2.
fibre, fibres alimentaires
dietary material containing substances such as cellulose, lignin, and pectin, which are resistant to the action of digestive enzymes
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Eating enough fibre is important for a healthy digestive system.
Manger suffisamment de fibres est important pour un système digestif sain.
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Whole grains are a good source of dietary fibre.
Les grains entiers sont une bonne source de fibres alimentaires.